AM Minnesota

Nelson emphasizes the need is greater than ever for memberships to make sure they are able to come back from the shutdown caused by COVID-19.

This has helped transform the lives of a Veteran with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and a woman in a miserable marriage.

All businesses including non-profits are eligible for the Payroll Protection Program, Veterans organizations, Tribal concerns, the self-employed and independent contractors with 500 or fewer employees. Maximum loan amount up to $10 million.

My guest on today's AM Minnesota Program will be Tom Slunecka with the Minnesota Soybean Growers and the topic will be Plasma Blue a new way to make biodiesel.

The Rice County Sheriff was happy to report their calls for service were down but added he received a call from the State Fire Marshal's Office that the number of arson fires is up relating to juveniles.

Wisconsin leads the nation with 35% response to date. Minnesota is right on their heels with that 34.5% response.

They are hosting a Virtual Home and Garden Show until they are able to find an alternate date. Each vendor will be featured on the Northfield Chamber website with their logo/photo, description of their business and link to their website.

My guest on today's AM Minnesota Program will be Emily Krekelberd Director of the University of Minnesota Rural Stress Task Force.

My guest on today's AM Minnesota Porgram will be Alan Kraus Conservation Program Manager for the Cannon River Watership Partnership.

Faribault Emergency Management Director Dustin Dienst says, "We all cross our fingers that if people follow the rules and the guidelines put out by the Center for Disease Control (CDC) and Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) that this will shorten the extent of time we have to do this."